Expelled NW councillors could hurt ANC if they defect: Expert

Signage welcoming the passers by to North West Province. A local government expert says the ANC’s recent expulsion of councillors in the trouble-torn Lichtenburg-based Ditsobotla Local Municipality may have serious consequences for the party if the councillors decide to join other parties. The ANC councillors were taken to task over five charges, including sowing divisions…

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Springboks defeat spirited Georgia 55-10

Two Springboks players are seen celebrating after beating Georgia in Mpumalanga. South Africa have completed the Incoming Series and their preparations for the defence of their Rugby Championship title with a third successive victory. The Springboks beat a spirited Georgia 55-10 at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday evening. The visitors stunned the near-capacity crowd into…

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Over 20 suspected illegal miners arrested in Mpumalanga

[FILE IMAGE]: Hand tools for illicit mining found by members of the SA Police Service. Police in Mpumalanga have arrested more than 20 suspected illegal miners in different areas this weekend. Fifteen of the zama-zamas were allegedly found in possession of explosives in Barberton. Eight of the suspects were arrested in the Pilgrim’s Rest area….

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Wonga survey shows rising credit use amid cost-of-living squeeze

A new credit utilisation survey has shown a growing dependency as consumers buckle under the pressure of the higher cost of living. This is contained in payday lender Wonga’s survey, where 85% of the 12 000 respondents actively use credit. The drivers behind this borrowing paint a complex picture of vulnerability, resilience and untapped economic potential….

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